Dr. Walker completed her PhD in
Clinical/Medical Psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Her mentor at UAB was Thomas J. Boll, PhD, ABPP, who is a nationally recognized
leader in the field of Neuropsychology. Her primary interests in her graduate
training were Neuropsychology, Chronic Pain, and Cardiovascular Disease.
Dr. Walker completed an internship
at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia, where she received
specialized training in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Her postdoctoral training was completed
in an acute rehabilitaion hospital setting under the supervision of Dr.
Boll.
Dr. Walker is Board Certified in
Clinical Neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology
(ABPP). ABPP is the only credentialing board recognized by the American
Psychological Association. Less than 10% of all Neuropsychologists achieve
Diplomate status from ABPP.
She received specialized training in Life Care Planning from the University
of Florida/Intelicus, which is known as the most extensive and comprehensive
training program for Life Care Planning in the nation. She is a Certified Life
Care Planner, (CLCP) having received her Board Certification from the Commission
on Disability Examiner Certification.
Dr. Walker has 10 years experience
as a clinician in an acute rehab setting treating patients with Traumatic
Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, and other catastrophic injuries. She
also provides treatment to patients suffering from Cardiovascular Accidents,
Alzheimer's Disease, and other neurological conditions. She provides both
inpatient and outpatient treatment regimens for the above groups. She also
has an active Chronic Pain Program and furnishes Independent Medical
Examinations for patients, insurance companies, and attorneys.
Dr. Walker provides forensic consultations
for both defense and plaintiff law firms and is currently
licensed to practice in the States of Georgia and Alabama.
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